Project Engineer I

daikinapplied; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied, the world’s leading HVAC company, seeks a Project Engineer in Orlando to manage projects end-to-end from scope to closeout. You will coordinate with customers, sales, and engineering teams to finalize timelines, costs and technical solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering, 0–2 years (3+ preferred) in project engineering, and strong communication skills. This in-office role offers growth, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with Daikin energy tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of prior related experience.
• Excellent initiative and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete scope of work is communicated, ordered and delivered.
• Serve as liaison between customer, sales and factories to troubleshoot issues.
• Determine project timelines, scheduling and ship dates.

Skills

Engineering degree

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Project Engineer. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Orlando, FL - In-Office

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall customer satisfaction by ensuring the complete scope of work purchased by the customer is accurately communicated, ordered and delivered in full
• Serve as the liaison between the customer, sales team and equipment factories to troubleshoot and address technical issues and customer questions
• Effectively communicate with the customer to determine project timelines, scheduling and required ship dates
• Analyze customer and engineering requests for changes to the initial project scope of work and implement these changes into the project as required
• Responsible for the accuracy of the project financials from job costing through customer invoicing
• Assist the sales team with technical expertise in the selection/application of standard and/or modified products
• Create professional, technical submittal documents in accordance with the project drawings, specifications and scope of work sold for submission to the customer. Monitor the submittal approval process to minimize impact to the overall project schedule
• Provide prompt, accurate responses to sales inquiries regarding special applications, systems or pricing (Daikin Tools Quotations)
• Interface with sales team for technical solutions, including use of Daikin energy analyzer and acoustics software as required
• Coordinate with Application Engineering and Technical Response Groups efforts to provide pre- and post-sales support.
• Keep current on new products by attending technical training and sales meetings
• Process and execute orders in compliance with the project drawings, specifications and scope of work sold.
• Manage the post-sale process from shipping, start-up request and warranty issues through project close out
• May assist with estimating of projects and creating professional, high-grade sales proposals from RFP/RFI from clients for Daikin Applied

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 0-2 years of prior related experience
• 3+ years of project engineering experience (preferred)
• Previous Commercial HVAC experience (strongly preferred)
• Experience in equipment selection for customers (preferred)
• Excellent initiative and interpersonal communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, experience with Visio is a plus

Your Benefits:

• Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $62,000 to $120,700 plus annual bonus in Florida. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!